Vermiculite or Perlite for your eggs

[sddragons]

Or a mixture of both? Who uses what and are there any advantages/disadvantages of each?

 

[midnight_962002]

Personally, I like the Perlite for my eggs. I have used both and the Perlite seems to maintain a humidity that is closer to what I wanted. The vermiculite stays wet longer but, I always had the issue of condensation forming on the egg. Not sure why.

Ernie

 

[sddragons]

How do you prepare the perlite and maintain it through the incubation process?

Personally, I like the Perlite for my eggs. I have used both and the Perlite seems to maintain a humidity that is closer to what I wanted. The vermiculite stays wet longer but, I always had the issue of condensation forming on the egg. Not sure why.

Ernie

 

[Akeath]

I prefer to use Vermiculite because I read in a lizard book, Lizard Care from A to Z I think it was, that Perlite has been found to sometimes produce toxic vapors that can harm the eggs.

 

[INCA]

i use vermiculite. but everyone has their own likes

 

[citrusdragon]

Vermiculite here.

Jeff

 

[sddragons]

Jeff,
Do they make different kinds of Vermiculite? Like coarse and fine grain?

Vermiculite here.

Jeff

 

[beardedwizard]

Vermiculite, straight from my local garden center... $6.99 for a 2lbs bag... As for course or fine, it really doesn't make a difference, but I believe what I have is the fine...

Anthony

 

[sddragons]

How does everyone prepare it to use for eggs. Do you soak it for a while in hot water and then drain the water or leave some water in there.

 

[citrusdragon]

I put warm water in and mix it until it clumps without dripping. It should be soaked but not dripping.

I prepare a few containers ahead of the clutches so they are close to the correct temps when I place the eggs inside.

Jeff